With almost half of Gen-Z wanting to be King or Queen, this study found out people’s real opinions on who they want to rule the country.
The study, commissioned by SEGA® Europe Limited, found that 45% of Gen-Z would want to be King or Queen and 34% think that they would be a better ruler than King Charles.
It was found that traits of empathy, kind-heartedness and humility are most desired for a successful ruler and some Brits even had some celeb suggestions for a potential ruler.
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To celebrate the launch of the critically acclaimed Metaphor: ReFantazio, SEGA commissioned a survey which revealed the top 10 celebrities Gen-Z feel would be as good a ruler, if not better, than King Charles:
- Prince Harry (64%)
- Sir David Attenborough (64%)
- Adele (60%)
- David Beckham (55%)
- Dame Judi Dench (55%)
- Stormzy (54%)
- Emily Blunt (48%)
- Kate Moss (48%)
- Charli XCX (48%)
- Dame Helen Mirren (47%)
Gen-Z are the demographic born between 1997 and 2012 and are known as the first generation to grow up with the internet and phones.
More than a third (36%) of Gen-Z believe that the monarch should be a democratically elected position.
Indeed, one in ten even go as far as saying monarchs should have to win a war to be able to claim the throne.
With money, travelling the world, living in a palace and power are among the leading reasons why Brits are interested in becoming the country’s sovereign.
However, too much media attention, a lack of privacy, no freedom to live the life you truly want and having to remain politically neutral were all cited as potential downsides that would put Brits off from wanting to take the throne.
Perhaps surprisingly, given the well-publicised falling out with his family, two-thirds (64%) of Gen-Z feel Prince Harry would be as good a ruler, if not better, than King Charles.
One in five people nominated Sir David Attenborough as the next King, followed by singing superstar Adele (60%), former England captain David Beckham (55%) and grime artist Stormzy (54%).